Consider the following statements about caracal: 1. It is included in the list of Critically Endangered species under Species Recovery Programme. 2. It has been categorized as Least Concern in the IUCN Red List. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? |ForumIAS

[A] 1 only

[B] 2 only

[C] Both 1 and 2

[D] Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: C

Notes:

Explanation: Both are correct

Statement 1 is correct: In 2021, India included caracals in the list of Critically Endangered species under Species Recovery Programme.

Statement 2 is correct: IUCN Status of caracal: Least Concern